Recent Content by Minirex

Around 8 on waking

I'm type2 brought on by a mitochondrial condition. I have just changed my insulin to Tresiba pen 2 units. On the whole my blood levels are really good. My question is how do I reduce my fasting sugars? I've tried snack at night low carb I've made sure my levels are around 8 as advised at...

ok thank you, I have had many a CT scan so that's ok and ultrasound so should be fine with that. :)

I only have a small drink at Christmas so it cant be that. perhaps if like you I have cut down on sugar maybe this will help with it. thank you

Due to recently being diagnosed and other health problems it has been advised I have a liver screen. what does this entail? I also have raised ALT and raised triglycerides. I think due to weight gain because of the steroids it has caused problems. I am now coming off the steroids slowly which...

I am a newbie and had my first visit with the diabetic nurse, i asked her about using a meter and self testing and I was told GP's are not giving them out anymore due to cost. Although in her opinion she said all diabetics should test. My next appointment is end of January now all I had was a...

Hi, like you i am a newbie. I have been reading posts as well and changing my habits. It may take awhile but I am sure we can do it. good luck x

Thanks for the info, yes I will keep carbs down. looking at the GI diet. I like dark chocolate but not as much as cadburys lol guess I will have to get used to it. yes the steroids are definitely not helping at the moment but I will reduce slowly and get off them, unfortunately they are helping...

I hope I can get rid of my sweet tooth, I gained weight due to the steroids I now have to lose 3.5 stone. last time I lost 4.5 stone and became a ww leader :) appreciate hearing your story it's not easy to lose weight and I admire anyone who can. Xmas does seem worse like you say due to all the...

thanks for the reply. You have got your levels down really well I hope I can dot he same. Yes with my conditions chronic fatigue comes into it, I am also exercise intolerant due to my muscle condition. well done on losing the weight. I was a lovely size before all the medication and hope to get...

Hi, I had some bloods taken as a routine for CRP levels (39) and found to have 11.6 glucose levels. (type 2 diabetes) All I know is this is high for the norm. I saw the rheumatologist and have now been prescribed metformin. Of course due to xmas I will not see a nurse or Dr until the 6th and 7th...